Had a long talk with Leon in the morning. Took ‘phone to office which upset a bit Mother. We had a nice long talk. He sounds old and disheartened. Became quite good friends again, but didn’t sound too eager to meet me. As a matter of fact said it couldn’t be before Xmas. I know they are very busy…

Tried to speak with Leon today before going to gymn. Our talk had to have an abrupt ending.

Opera night. Went to a performance of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Was afraid to meet Vin. there, but didn’t see, them. The performance very good. Dresses nice. My place good. Had to go home on foot.

Well I am non-plussed. Had a suspicion since some time not a long one though, that some sort of a female is after my brother. It was her birthday, they said the 34th, which was held at the foaer (foyer?) a place near Kispest. We went to fetch her at their house. I nearly had a fit when she came.…

Late again for gymn. Dressmaker the innocent came of it. Found out that Emma is to have a baby. That is why she takes gymn so easy lately. Noticed since a time that she looks sort of bewildered and helpless. Much younger. Was asked to a party by dear brother for tomorrow.

Went to an English lecture by a Sir Charles Petrie. It was not very interesting, though in the end he made some remarks which were most enlightening. The man reminded me of our dear Her Hittler (sic!) exciter that was. Tall, sleek and dark. Voice good, way of speaking rather nice. People here are…